The Quick Start template automatically configures the AWS resources and deploys a multi-tier, Linux-based web application in a few simple steps, in about an hour. The Quick Start features Deep Security from Trend Micro for host-based protection. The security controls matrix (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet) shows how the Quick Start components map to security requirements.

This Quick Start is part of a set of AWS compliance offerings, which provide security-focused architecture solutions to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs), cloud provisioning teams, developers, integrators, and information security teams follow strict security, compliance, and risk management controls. For additional Quick Starts in this category, see the Quick Start catalog.

This Quick Start was developed by AWS technical consultants and solutions architects.

Before you deploy the Quick Start, you need to confirm that your AWS account is set up correctly by checking service limits and SSH key pairs, and setting up AWS Config, where available. You can then build your standardized NIST high-impact environment in about 30 minutes by following the instructions in the deployment guide. The deployment process includes these steps:

Test your deployment by connecting to the WordPress site built by the Quick Start.

The Quick Start is modular and customizable. It includes nested AWS CloudFormation templates that automate deploying and configuring resources for IAM, logging, production VPC, management VPC, AWS Config rules, NAT, and the web application. You can deploy the entire architecture, or customize or omit resources.

You are responsible for the cost of the AWS services used while running this Quick Start reference deployment. There is no additional cost for using the Quick Start.

The AWS CloudFormation template for this Quick Start includes configuration parameters that you can customize. Some of these settings, such as instance type and storage, will affect the cost of deployment. See the pricing pages for each AWS service you will be using for cost estimates. Prices are subject to change.